ESPN Global Limited/ NASN Limited [2006] IECompA m06090 (11 December 2006)

ESPN Global Limited/ NASN Limited [2006] IECompA m06090 (11 December 2006)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.

Parties
Acquirer: ESPN Global Limited; Target: NASN Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
11 December 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Sector, Television Broadcasting
Competition Law Merger Control Media Sector Television Broadcasting

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Parties

ESPN Global Limited

Acquirer

NASN Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of NASN Limited by ESPN Global Limited raises competition concerns in the media and television broadcasting sector

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of NASN Limited by ESPN Global Limited is cleared under Phase 1.